Overview

• The 2025 Monster Manual will feature 85 new monsters, including high-level threats like the Elemental Cataclysm and revamped Tarrasque with expanded destructive abilities.
• Each monster now includes random tables and narrative prompts to inspire Dungeon Masters, moving away from rigid lore to encourage creative storytelling.
• The book is reorganized for ease of use, with alphabetical listings, habitat-based groupings, and expanded 'monster sets' for cohesive encounters.
• New apex threats, such as the Haunted House Revenant and Blob of Annihilation, are designed to challenge high-level players and reshape gameplay dynamics.
• The Monster Manual will launch on February 18, 2025, with tiered early access starting February 4 for D&D Beyond subscribers and select physical stores.